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Eclogite and Litchfieldite Definition


Litchfieldite and Eclogite Definition


Definition

Definition
Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature   
Litchfieldite is a rare igneous rock which is coarse-grained, foliated and a variety of nepheline syenite, sometimes also called as nepheline syenite gneiss or gneissic nepeheline syenite   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
USA   

Discoverer
René Just Haüy   
Bayley   

Etymology
From French, Greek eklogē selection with reference to the selective content of the rock + -ite1   
From its occurrence at Litchfield, Maine, USA   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Eclogite and Litchfieldite

The general Eclogite and Litchfieldite definition can be stated as: Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature. On the other hand, Litchfieldite is a rare igneous rock which is coarse-grained, foliated and a variety of nepheline syenite, sometimes also called as nepheline syenite gneiss or gneissic nepeheline syenite. Along with definition of Eclogite and Litchfieldite, get to know about Properties of Eclogite and Litchfieldite. Get to know more information about Eclogite and Litchfieldite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Eclogite and Litchfieldite

The history of Eclogite and Litchfieldite gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Eclogite and Litchfieldite Origin and Discoverer

Eclogite and Litchfieldite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Eclogite and Litchfieldite. In this section, you will know about Eclogite and Litchfieldite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Eclogite is Unknown whereas Origin of Litchfieldite is USA. It is interesting to know the name of Eclogite and Litchfieldite discoverer. The Discoverer of Eclogite is René Just Haüy and the discoverer of Litchfieldite is Bayley.

Etymology of Eclogite and Litchfieldite

Along with Eclogite and Litchfieldite definition, know more about the etymology of Eclogite and Litchfieldite. Etymology of Eclogite and Litchfieldite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Eclogite and Formation of Litchfieldite. The etymology of Eclogite is From French, Greek eklogē selection with reference to the selective content of the rock + -ite1 while that of Litchfieldite is From French, Greek eklogē selection with reference to the selective content of the rock + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Eclogite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Litchfieldite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Eclogite and Litchfieldite are listed below.

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